Legal Compliance Manager

Wellcome Sanger Institute; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is looking for a Legal Compliance Manager to join its team for a fixed-term of 12 months. You will oversee the implementation of compliance initiatives, collaborate with various teams, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess a degree, strong communication skills, and experience in complex organizations.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing compliance requirements in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage complex processes.
• Positive, flexible attitude with a 'can-do' approach.

Responsibilities

• Project managing and implementing compliance initiatives.
• Providing guidance and training to stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Monitoring compliance and supporting remedial actions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Compliance Manager to join our Legal & Governance team on a fixed-term basis of 12 months. You will be an experienced compliance professional and a creative and pragmatic problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. You will be able to translate and simplify complex regulatory requirements into effective guidance and optimized processes.

About the role:

You'll work closely with our Senior Legal Compliance Manager to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of a broad compliance framework across the organization.

You will lead key initiatives in Data Protection, Access and Benefit Sharing, National Security & Investment, Trusted Research, and Anti-Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption.

Your responsibilities include project management, cross-team collaboration, identifying gaps, influencing decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Project managing and implementing compliance initiatives, supporting the design of pragmatic, risk-based solutions to minimize risk and support the Institute's strategy.
• Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and assurance mechanisms to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Providing guidance and training to stakeholders at all levels on compliance matters.
• Monitoring compliance, analyzing trends, conducting root cause analyses, and supporting remedial actions.
• Promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, developing optimized processes.
• Conducting horizon scanning and gap analysis for upcoming regulatory changes and working with teams to navigate challenges.
• Deputizing for the SLCM as needed.
• Contributing to wider Legal & Governance activities aligned with organizational objectives.

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in implementing compliance requirements in complex organizations, including gap and trend analysis.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in IT tools, including Excel.
• Ability to recognize risks and seek advice appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Positive, flexible attitude with a 'can-do' approach.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage complex processes.
• Enthusiasm for scientific research and the Institute's mission.

About Us:

The Legal team within Legal & Governance handles agreements related to research collaborations, projects, materials transfers, data protection, confidentiality, and legal queries.

Other Information:

• Salary: £53,000 to £64,000
• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days in-office)
• Full-time and part-time applications considered

Closing date for applications: 3rd July

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We support hybrid working to promote work-life balance and facilitate collaboration. The specific arrangement depends on the role and team needs.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We aim to attract diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment through various staff networks and support initiatives, ensuring everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive wellbeing program, recognition initiatives, and support for technicians through the International Technician Commitment.